Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Top Notch Carriers IncUSDOT 2251820CHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
3 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.3Avg age (yr)
2011–2022 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.14 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2011.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 27 inspections.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
3 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.3Avg age (yr)
2011–2022 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
8.3 yr
Model years 2011–2022. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
14 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2011. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC (USDOT 2251820) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 12, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 2251820, and its motor carrier number is MC-805950.
Is TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC's safety record?
TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC's fleet?
TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC based?
TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 jurisdictions.